Burt Block Parties returns to downtown Winnipeg with a very Canadian lineup – Winnipeg

While the warmer weather brings relief from the cold Winnipeg winter, it's a reminder that festival season is on the horizon.

This summer, downtown Winnipeg's Burton Cummings Theater will once again host its popular outdoor concert series, Burt's Block Party, this time featuring a very Canadian lineup of artists.

Burt announced this year's edition of the festival on Tuesday, with Blue Rodeo, The Arkells, The Headstones and Tom Cochrane gracing the stage from August 22-25.

The block parties host nearly 4,000 fans each night outside the historic theater, along with food trucks and vendors. New, full festival tickets will be available for this year's event.

“Burt Block Parties have become a beloved tradition where our city gathers to watch their favorite bands perform against the stunning backdrop of the Winnipeg skyline,” said Ruben Ramalheiro, Director of Live Entertainment at True North Sports + Entertainment.

“Each year we carefully curate and improve this event, and we look forward to everyone enjoying what we have in store for this year.”

In addition to the bold names that will be added each night of the event, the shows will feature artists such as Skydiggers, July Talk, Blue Stones, I Mother Earth, Streetheart, Indian City, Sass Jordan and future local trios. The Haileys.

Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster and start at $59.50 (plus fees) for the first 1,000 tickets sold, or until Wednesday, May 1.

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